The latest unemployment and Jobcentre vacancy figures show West Lothian’s rate of unemployment has decreased by 0.1% to 3.5% in December and includes a drop in the number of unemployed youth.
• The number of JSA jobless in West Lothian for December is 4,011. This is a decrease of 96 on the previous month.
• West Lothian's unemployment rate of 3.5% is lower than both the Scotland (3.9%) rate and the Great Britain (3.7%) rate. West Lothian's unemployment rate ranks 16th highest out of all Scottish local authority areas (see attached excel sheet).
• Youth unemployment (18-24 year olds) in West Lothian for December is 1,100. This is a decrease of 110 on the previous month.
• Jobcentre vacancies - The ONS (Office for National Statistics) is currently making changes in the production of Jobcentre vacancies: The final update on Jobcentre vacancies was in November 2012 with the release of the October 2012 counts. After this there will be no further updates from ONS on Jobcentre Vacancy statistics. DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) are consulting users about future options for Jobcentre Plus vacancy statistics.
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